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WTA Mandates One-Time SRY Gene Test for Olympic Eligibility

7/21/2026

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The Women’s Tennis Association will require a one-time test for the SRY gene, a DNA segment on the Y chromosome, for every player beginning Tuesday.
The policy applies to athletes seeking eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
It follows the International Olympic Committee’s March eligibility policy that bases participation on biological sex.
The rule also aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports.

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The Women’s Tennis Association will require a one-time test for the SRY gene, a DNA segment on the Y chromosome, for every player beginning Tuesday.
The policy applies to athletes seeking eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
It follows the International Olympic Committee’s March eligibility policy that bases participation on biological sex.
The rule also aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports.